Garmin Oregon Manual
Transcript of Garmin Oregon Manual
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 1/56
OREGON™ series
owner’s manual
200, 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550, 550t
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 2/56
All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced,copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose withoutthe express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copyof this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy ofthis manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual mustcontain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercialdistribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change
or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any personor organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) forcurrent updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.
Garmin® , MapSource®, BlueChart® g2 are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in theUSA and other countries. Oregon™, Colorado™, and myGarmin™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or itssubsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
The Geocaching 4-box logo and the Wherigo logo are registered trademarks of Groundspeak Inc., in theUnited States and other countries. Used with permission. Use of geocaching.com data is subject to theGeocaching.com Terms of Use Agreement located at www.geocaching.com/about/termsofuse.aspx. TheWherigo application is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. Windows® is aregistered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac® OS is a
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries.
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062, USATel. (913) 397.8200 or
(800) 800.1020
Fax (913) 397.8282
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House
Hounsdown Business Park,Southampton, Hampshire,
SO40 9RB UK
Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK)
0808 2380000 (within the UK)
Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd
Road,Shijr, Taipei County,
Taiwan
Tel. 886/2.2642.9199
Fax 886/2.2642.9099
March 2009 Part Number 190-01070-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 3/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual i
Introduction
Introduction
This manual provides instructions forusing the following products:
Oregon™ 200
Oregon 300
Oregon 400t, 400c, and 400iOregon 550 and 550t
Tips and ShortcutsTouch or to scroll and
see more choices.Touch to return to the previous screen.
Touch to return to the Mainmenu.
Touch or on the Map page to zoom in or zoom out.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Manual ConventionsWhen you are instructed to “touch” that item on the screen.
The small arrows (>) used in thetext indicate that you should touch a
series of items in order. For example,if you see, “Touch Where To? > Tracks,” you should touch theWhere To? button on the screen, andthen touch Tracks.
Product RegistrationHelp us better support you bycompleting our online registrationtoday. Connect to our Web site athttp://my.garmin.com. Keep the
original sales receipt, or a photocopy,in a safe place.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 4/56
ii Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Contact GarminContact Garmin Product Support ifyou have any questions while usingyour Oregon. In the USA, go towww.garmin.com/support, or contactGarmin USA by phone at (913)397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information,or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
If needed, the serial number of yourOregon is located in the battery
compartment. Remove batteries asindicated on page 2.
Optional AccessoriesFor a list of available accessories andmaps, refer to the Garmin Web site athttp://buy.garmin.com.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 5/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual iii
Oregon Series Features
Features 200 300 400t 400c 400i 550 550tUS Inland LakesMapping
Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional
US, UK, or AusBlueChartMapping
Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional
US, European,Aus, or CanadaTopography
Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes
Altimeter No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audio Tones No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesWirelessCommunication
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
RS-232/NMEASerial
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alarm Clock No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes3-Axis Compass
2-Axis Compass
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Camera No No No No No Yes Yes
High-Speed USB No No No No No Yes Yes
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 6/56
iv Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................... iTips and Shortcuts .......................iManual Conventions ....................iProduct Registration ....................iContact Garmin ..........................iiOptional Accessories ..................ii
Oregon Series Features ............ iiiCaring for the Oregon ................vi
Getting Started.................... 1Battery Information .................... 2Turning On and
Off the Oregon ........................ 2 Adjusting the Backlight Level..... 3 Acquiring GPS
Satellite Signals ...................... 3Locking the Screen .................... 3
Basic Navigation................. 4 Accessing Applications from the
Main menu .............................. 4Creating Waypoints ................... 4Navigating to a Destination........ 5
Stop Navigating ......................... 7
Using the Map .......................... 7Using the Compass ................... 9
Bearing and CoursePointers ..................................11
Managing Waypoints,
Routes, and Tracks........... 13Modifying Waypoints ............... 13Creating Routes....................... 14Viewing Stored Routes ............ 14Editing and Deleting Routes .... 14Viewing the Active Route ......... 15Managing Tracks ..................... 15
Additional Tools ................ 17Elevation Plot........................... 17Sharing Information
Wirelessly .............................. 18Using the Camera.................... 19
Viewing Images ....................... 20Calculating the
Size of an Area ...................... 20Other Tools .............................. 21Monitoring Satellite
Reception .............................. 21
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 7/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual v
Trip Computer .......................... 22
GPS Games ....................... 23Geocaches .............................. 23Wherigo™ ................................ 23
Customizing the Oregon .. 24 ................ 24
................... 24Using System Setup ................ 25Customizing the Display .......... 26Map Setup ............................... 26Tracks Setup ........................... 27Customizing the Main menu .... 28
Routing Setup .......................... 28Changing the Camera
Settings ................................. 29Changing Marine Settings ....... 29Changing Time Settings .......... 30
Changing MeasurementUnits ...................................... 30Position Format ....................... 31Modifying the Compass ........... 31 Altimeter Setup ........................ 32Pairing the Oregon .................. 33
Reset ....................................... 34Viewing Your Oregon
Information ............................ 34
Appendix ........................... 35 .......................... 35Using Demo Mode ................... 36Connecting Your Oregon to a
Computer .............................. 37Installing a microSD™ Card ...... 37Transferring Tracks, Routes, or
Waypoints ............................. 38Loading and Deleting Files ...... 39
Optimizing Battery Life ............ 39Restoring Factory DefaultSettings ................................. 40
Attaching the Carabiner ........... 41Calibrating the
Touchscreen .......................... 41
Software License Agreement ............................ 42
Declaration ofConformity (DoC) .................. 42
Index .................................. 43
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 8/56
vi Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Caring for the Oregon
Cleaning the caseUse a cloth dampened with a milddetergent solution, and then wipe itdry. Avoid cleaners that may damagethe plastic components.
Cleaning the screenUse a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Usewater, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglasslens cleaner. Apply the liquid to thecloth and then gently wipe the screen
with the cloth.
Cleaning the camera lensClean the lens only when necessary.
Use a soft lens cloth. Apply lens wipe the screen with the cloth.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 9/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
mini-USB connector(under weather cap)
Latch
Mountingspine
Batterycover
Power key
Touchscreen
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 10/56
2 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Battery InformationOregon units operate on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, orlithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for bestresults. Standard alkaline batteriesare not recommended for Oregon 550
units when using the camera feature.To install the batteries:
1. Lift the latch and remove thebattery cover.
LatchBattery cover
2. Insert the batteries, observingpolarity.
3. Replace the battery cover andpush the latch down.
To select the battery type:1. Touch Setup > System > Battery
Type.2. Touch Alkaline, Lithium,
Rechargeable NiMH, orPre-Charged NiMH.
Long-Term Storage
Remove batteries when you do not plan to use the Oregon for severalmonths. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
Turning On and Off theOregon1. To turn on the Oregon, press .
2. To turn off the Oregon, press andhold .
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 11/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Adjusting the BacklightLevel1. While the Oregon is on, press
and quickly release .
2. Touch or to adjust thebrightness levels.
See ( page 26) to change the backlight timeout.
Acquiring GPS SatelliteSignals current location and navigate a route,you must acquire GPS signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area,away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the Oregon. Acquiringsatellite signals can take a fewminutes.
The bars on the Main menuindicate satellite strength. When
the bars are green, the Oregon hasacquired satellite signals.
Locking the ScreenLock the screen to prevent
inadvertent screen touches.
1. Press and quickly release .
2. Touch Lock Screen (or UnlockScreen).
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 12/56
4 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Basic Navigation
Basic Navigation
Accessing Applicationsfrom the Main menuYou can access all Oregonapplications from the Main menu.
Main menu Touch or to access
additional applications.
Creating WaypointsWaypoints are locations you recordand store in the Oregon.
To mark your current location asa waypoint:1. Touch Mark Waypoint.
2. Touch Save and Edit.3. Touch an item from the list to
change.
Touch letters, numbers, orsymbols to make the changes.
Touch (except whenchanging a symbol). Changeother attributes, if necessary.
Touch to discard thechanges.
To edit or delete a waypoint, see
page 13.
•
•
•
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 13/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 5
Basic Navigation
Navigating to aDestinationYou can use Where To? or choosea point on the map to navigate to adestination with the Oregon.
NOTE: Depending on your
device, you may not see all of theoptions listed below. See page( page iii) for a list of featuresavailable on your device.
To navigate to a destination
using Where To?:1. Touch Where To?.
2. Touch a category.
3. Touch one of the following items:
Recent Finds—items youhave recently found.
Waypoints—a list ofwaypoints (page 4).
Photos—a list of geotaggedpictures (the pictures containlocation data) (page 19).
•
•
•
Tracks—a list of tracks(page 15).
Geocaches—a list ofdownloaded geocaches(page 23).
Routes—a list of routes(page 14).
All POI (Points of Interest)—ifsupported by the preloadedor optional mapping, variousPoints of Interest may belisted.
Cities—a list of the 50 closest
cities to your current location.4. Touch Go. A colored line indicates
your course.
5. Touch > Compass.
6. Use the compass to navigate to
your destination.
•
•
•
•
•
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 14/56
6 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Basic Navigation
the name:
1. On the Main menu, touch WhereTo? > All POI.
2. Touch .
3. Touch characters to spell a part ofthe name of your destination.
4. Touch .5. Touch the destination.
6. Touch Go. A colored line indicatesyour course.
7. Touch > Compass.
8. Use the compass to navigate toyour destination as indicated onpage 9.
To navigate to a point on themap:
1. Touch Map.2. Touch a point on the map.
3. Touch the information button atthe top of the screen.
Informationbutton
4. Touch Go > > Compass.
5. Use the compass to navigate toyour destination as indicated onpage 9.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 15/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 7
Basic Navigation
To navigate to a destination near
1. Touch Where To?.
2. Touch .
3. Select from the following options:
A Recent Find
A Waypoint.
My Current Location
A Map Point
4. Touch the location you want tosearch near.
•
•
•
•
5. Touch a category. Items are listedin order of distance from the
location you selected.6. Touch a destination.
7. Touch Go. A colored line indicatesyour course.
8. Touch > Compass.
9. Use the compass to navigate toyour destination as indicated onpage 9.
Stop NavigatingTo stop navigating, touch WhereTo? > Stop Navigation.
Using the Map
To use the map:
1. Touch Map. Your current locationis indicated by a locationmarker .
2. Touch or to zoom.
3. Touch and drag the screen to panthe map.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 16/56
8 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Basic Navigation
Zoom buttons
Location marker
Zoom range
Map Page
To review detailed informationabout a point on the map:1. If necessary, pan to the location
you want to review.
2. Touch the location.
3. Touch the information button atthe top of the screen for additionalinformation.
Informationbutton
To show or hide the top of the screen:
1. Touch Setup > Map > Show DataFields.
2. Touch Never , When Navigating,or Always.
To change the Map page data
1. On the Map page, touch one of
2. Touch a data type.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 17/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 9
Basic Navigation
To save a waypoint on the Mappage:
1. On the Map page, touch the pointyou want to save.
2. Touch the information button atthe top of the screen.
3. Touch to save the waypoint.
Using the CompassThe Compass page guides you toyour destination by displaying acompass and a bearing pointer.
It also provides navigation data such
as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The electronic compass (Oregon 300,400t, 400c, 400i, 550, and 550t) issimilar to a magnetic compass whenyou are stationary or walking. If you
maintain a higher speed, such astraveling in automobile, the compassuses GPS signals to determine yourdirection. To turn the electroniccompass off, see page 31. Hold the
compass level when navigating toensure maximum accuracy.
NOTE: Holding the compasslevel is not necessary if you areusing an Oregon 550 or 550t.
To open the Compass page: Touch Compass.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 18/56
10 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Basic Navigation
Calibrating the CompassCalibrate the electronic compass
(Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i, 550,and 550t) outdoors. For all Oregonsexcept the 550 or 550t, hold thedevice level while calibrating. Do buildings, or overhead power lines.
Calibrate the compass after movinglong distances, experiencingtemperature changes greater than
20°F (11°C), or changing the batteries.
To calibrate the electroniccompass:
1. Touch Setup > Heading > PressTo Begin Compass Calibration.ORFrom the Compass page, touchand hold the middle of thecompass.
2. Touch Start and follow the on-screen directions.
“Too Fast,” or “Too Slow” mayappear, notifying you to adjust yourturning speed. If “Calibration Failed”
appears, touch OK , and repeat the process.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 19/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 11
Basic Navigation
Bearing and CoursePointersThe Oregon can use either a bearingor course pointer on the compass.The bearing pointer indicates thedirection to your destination, andthe course pointer indicates your
relationship to a course line leadingto the destination. To select a bearingor course pointer, see page 31.
Bearing Pointer
Bearing to
destination
Direction youare currentlytraveling
The bearing pointer points toyour destination, regardless of the
direction you are moving. If the bearing pointer points toward thetop of the compass, you are travelingdirectly toward your destination. Ifit points any other direction, turntoward that direction until the arrowis pointing toward the top of thecompass.
CoursePointer
Bearing todestination
Direction you arecurrently traveling
Course line todestination
Scale
Course deviationindicator
The course pointer provides anindication of drift (right or left)
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 20/56
12 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Basic Navigation
according to the scale shown at theedge of the compass ring. The scale
refers to the distance between dotson the course deviation indicator.The course line to your destination is based on your original starting point.
Move back to the “course line todestination” to compensate for
deviation and to get back on course.This is most useful if you arenavigating on water or where thereare no major obstacles in your path.It also helps you avoid hazards toeither side of the course, such asshoals or submerged rocks.
To change the Compass page 1. On the Compass page, touch a
2. Touch a data type.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 21/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 13
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Managing
Waypoints, Routes,and Tracks
Modifying WaypointsYou can edit waypoints to change the
name, symbol, comment, location,elevation, and depth of the waypoint.On the Oregon 550 or 550t, you canchange the picture. You can also usethe Waypoint Manager to relocate awaypoint to your current location,and to delete waypoints.
To edit a waypoint:1. Touch Waypoint Manager .
2. Touch the waypoint.
3. Touch the attribute.4. Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
5. Touch (except whenchanging a symbol). Change
other attributes, if necessary.
6. Touch to discard thechanges.
To reposition a waypoint to yourcurrent location:1. Touch Waypoint Manager .
2. Touch the waypoint you want toreposition.
3. Touch Reposition Here.
To delete a waypoint:1. Touch Waypoint Manager .
2. Touch the waypoint you want todelete.
3. Touch Delete Waypoint.
To delete all waypoints touch Setup > Reset > Delete All Waypoints >Yes.
NOTE: On the Oregon 550or 550t, if you have selected a picture for a waypoint and thenyou delete the waypoint, the picture will not be deleted.
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 22/56
W i t R t d T k
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 23/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 15
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Move Down (or Up)—changes the order of the point
on the route.Insert—adds an additionalpoint on the route. Theadditional point is insertedbefore the point you areediting.
Remove—removes the pointfrom the route.
To reverse the order of points ona route:1. Touch Route Planner .
2. Touch the route you want toreverse > Reverse Route.
To delete a route:1. Touch Route Planner .
2. Touch the route you want to
delete > Delete Route.
•
•
•
Viewing the ActiveRoute1. Touch Active Route. The points
on your current route are shown.
2. Touch a point for additionaldetails.
Managing TracksA track is a recording of the path youhave traveled.
Waypoints Routes and Tracks
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 24/56
16 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
To record your tracks:1. Touch Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.2. Touch Do Not Record; Record,
Do Not Show; or Record, ShowOn Map.
If you select Record, Show OnMap, a line on the Map page
indicates your track.
For more information on Trackssetup, see page 27.
To save and view your current
track: Touch Track Manager > CurrentTrack.
View Map—shows yourcurrent track on the map.
Elevation Plot—shows the
elevation plot (page 17) foryour current track.
Save Track—saves yourcurrent route.
•
•
•
Save Portion—allows you toselect a portion of your current
track to save.Clear Current Track—erasesyour current track.
To clear your current track: Touch Setup > Reset > Clear
Current Track > Yes.
To open a saved track:1. Touch Where To? > Tracks.
2. Touch a saved track.
Archived or loaded tracks are listed
on the Track Manager page. You canview the tracks on the map, viewelevation plots, or navigate the track.
•
•
Additional Tools
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 25/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 17
Additional Tools
Additional Tools
Using the 3D ViewThe Oregon 400t and 550t have a 3Dview. Other Oregon models requireDEM (digital elevation model) datathat can be found in some Garmintopographic cartography. Go tohttp://buy.garmin.com for compatiblemap products.
3D View
1. Touch 3D View.
2. Touch to increase the angleof elevation, and touch to
decrease the angle of elevation.3. Touch to pan the 3D map
forward, and touch to pan the3D map backward.
4. Touch to rotate the view tothe left, and touch to rotate
the view to the right.
Elevation PlotThe Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i,550 and 550t can record elevation
changes over distance or time, or pressure (barometric or ambient)changes over time. To set whichchanges are recorded, see page 32.
1. Touch Elevation Plot to open the
Elevation Plot page.2. To adjust the distance or time
scale, touch or .
Additional Tools
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 26/56
18 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Additional Tools
3. To display elevation data, touch apoint on the plot. The time, date,
and elevation recorded at thatpoint are shown.
Elevation Plot Page
Distance ortime scale
Changing the Elevation Plot
Data Fields1. Touch Elevation Plot > one of
2. Touch a data type at the top ofthe screen.
3. Select from the options listedto replace the data type on the
screen.
Sharing InformationWirelesslyThe Oregon 300, 400t, 400c, 400i,550, and 550t can wirelessly sharewaypoints, routes, tracks, andgeocaches with another wirelessenabled Garmin recreationalhandheld.
1. Place the units within 10 feet (3meters) of each other.
2. On the Main menu of both units,touch Share Wirelessly.
3. On the receiving unit, touchReceive. The receiving unit
indicates when it is ready toreceive data.
4. On the sending unit, touch Send.
5. On the sending unit, touch thecategory of data to send.
Additional Tools
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 27/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 19
Additional Tools
6. On the sending unit, touch anitem to send > Send.
7. Both units indicate that thetransfer is complete.
8. Touch OK on both units.
Using the Camera
You can take pictures with theOregon 550 and 550t. These picturessave a location that you can navigateto.
NOTE: Pictures will be saved and
displayed with either landscapeor portrait orientation. Theorientation is indicated by thecamera button position (vertical orhorizontal).
To take a picture:1. Touch Camera.
2. Turn the device horizontallyor vertically to change theorientation of the picture.
2. If necessary, press to enableor to disable low-light mode.
3. If necessary, press + or - to adjustthe zoom on the camera.
4. To manually focus the camera,touch and hold until the whitefocus frame turns green.
5. Release the to take thepicture.
6. Touch to exit the camera.
NOTE: To automatically focusthe camera, quickly press and
release to automatically focusthe camera and take a picture.
To sort the pictures in the PhotoViewer page:1. Touch Photo Viewer.
2. Touch .3. Select from the following options:
Most Recently
Near a Location
•
•
•
Additional Tools
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 28/56
20 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Additional Tools
To view the location of a picture:1. Touch Photo Viewer .
2. Touch the picture.3. Touch .
To delete a picture:1. Touch Photo Viewer .
2. Touch the picture.
3. Touch .
Uploading and DownloadingPicturesLog in to www.mygarmin.com andlog into your myGarmin account.Connect your Oregon 550 or 550t toyour computer using the USB cable.Follow the on-screen directions toupload or download pictures.
Viewing ImagesThe Oregon can display picturesstored on the Oregon or on amicroSD™ card.
1. Copy .jpg images from yourcomputer to the Oregon. You can
load them directly to the Garmindrive or create a new folder onthe Garmin drive (page 39).ORInsert a microSD card with .jpgimages in the microSD card tray
(page 37).2. On the Main menu, touch Photo
Viewer .
3. Touch or to scrollthrough the pictures.
Calculating the Size ofan Area1. Touch Area Calculation > Start.
2. Walk around the perimeter of thearea you want to calculate.
3. Touch Calculate
Additional Tools
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 29/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 21
Other ToolsDepending on your Oregon (see
page iii), you can access additionaltools. Select from the followingoptions on the Main menu:
Calendar - use a calendar.
Calculator - use a calculator.
Sun and Moon—view sunriseand sunset times along withthe moon phase.
Alarm Clock—set yourOregon to sound an alarm.
You can also set the unit to
Hunt and Fish—view thepredicted best dates and at your current location.
Stopwatch—use a timer,mark a lap, and time laps.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Monitoring SatelliteReceptionThe Satellite page shows yourcurrent location, the GPS accuracy,your current elevation, satellitelocations, and signal strength.
To view the Satellite page: Touch at the bottom ofthe Main menu.
Satellite Page
Satellite
locations
Elevation
Satellitestrength
The green bars indicate GPS satellitestrength. White bars indicate that the
Additional Tools
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 30/56
22 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Oregon is still collecting data.
Trip Computer The Trip Computer displays yourcurrent speed, average speed,maximum speed, trip odometer, andother helpful statistics.
Trip Computer
Dashboard
To reset trip data, touch Setup >Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes.
To change the dashboardbackground:1. Touch the dashboard at the top of
the screen.
2. Touch Default, Automotive, orGeocaching.
GPS Games
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 31/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 23
GPS Games
GeocachesGeocaching is a type of treasurehunting, in which geocachersseek hidden treasures using GPScoordinates posted on the Internet by
those hiding the geocache.
You can download Geocache sitesfrom www.geocaching.com. TheWeb site supports the transfer ofgeocache sites to your Oregon, and,
after registering and installing theGarmin Communicator plug-in fromwww.garmin.com/products /communicator , you can downloadgeocaches directly to your Oregon.
To navigate to a geocache usingGeocaches:1. Touch Geocaches > Find a
Geocache.
2. Touch a geocache location.
3. Touch Go. A colored line indicatesyour course.
4. Touch > Compass.
5. Use the compass to navigate toyour destination as indicated onpage 9.
For more information on geocaching,visit www.geocaching.com.
Wherigo™ Wherigo (pronounced “where I go”)is a toolset for creating and playingGPS-enabled adventures in the real
world. Use your Oregon to guideyou to a physical location, where youwill interact with virtual objects andcharacters. For more information,visit www.wherigo.com.
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 32/56
24 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Customizing theOregon
that allow you to optimize yourOregon from one type of use toanother, such as moving fromrecreational use to automotive use.
measurement, or position settings,they are saved automatically as part
Setting Up
1. On the Main menu, touch Change indicated on the screen.
1. Touch Setup > .
Edit Name.3. Touch letters, numbers, or
symbols to make the changes.
4. Touch .
To change the order of the
1. Touch Setup > .
move.
3. Touch Move Up or Move Down.
It is not possible to delete your
1. Touch Setup > .
Delete.
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 33/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 25
Touch Setup > >
. This
Using System Setup
Touch Setup > System.
GPS —select Normal, WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System),or Demo Mode (GPS off). Forinformation about WAAS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.
Language —select the text languageon the Oregon. Changing the textlanguage does not change the
language of user-entered data or mapdata, such as street names.
Battery Type —select the type of battery you are using.
Tones —turn audible tones On orOff .
Interface —set the Oregon serialinterface:
Garmin Spanner —allows youto use the Oregon USB port withmost NMEA 0183-compliantmapping programs by creating avirtual serial port.
Garmin Serial —Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data.
NMEA In/Out —providesstandard NMEA 0183 output andinput.
Text Out —provides simpleASCII text output of location and
velocity information.
RTCM —receive differentialcorrections from a RTCM beacon.
•
•
•
•
•
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 34/56
26 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Customizing the DisplayTouch Setup > Display.
Backlight Timeout —select theamount of time you would like the backlight to remain on after youtouch the screen.
Background —select a screen background. Depending on yourdevice, you can choose from preloaded images, load your own, orcrop and use a photo.
To capture screen shots:1. On the Main menu, touch Setup
> Display > Screen Capture >On.
2. Go to the screen you want tocapture.
3. Press and quickly release .
4. Connect the Oregon to yourcomputer with the included USBcable (page 37 is saved in the Garmin\scrn folderon the Oregon drive.
Map SetupOn the Main menu, touch Setup >
Map.
Orientation —select how the mapis shown on the page. North Upshows north at the top of the page.Track Up shows your current
direction of travel toward the top ofthe page. Automotive Mode showsan automotive perspective with next-turn information to use while driving
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 35/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 27
Automotive Mode
Auto Zoom —automatically selects
the appropriate zoom level foroptimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or outmanually.
Show Data Fields —hide or show
Advanced Map Setup —set thezoom levels, the text size, and thedetail level of the map.
Zoom Levels —select the zoomlevel for map items.
Text Size —select the text size formap items.
Detail —select the amountof detail shown on the map.Showing more detail may cause
the map to redraw more slowly.Map Information —touch the check box to display a map. This can behelpful if several maps are loaded onthe Oregon.
Tracks SetupA track is a recording of your path.On the Main menu, touch Setup >Tracks.
Track Log —turn track recording onor off.
Record Method —select a trackrecording method. Touch Distance,Time, or Auto. If your record
•
•
•
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 36/56
28 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
method is time or distance, enter the time or distance interval.
Touch Auto to record the tracks ata variable rate to create an optimumrepresentation of your tracks.
Interval —select a track logrecording rate. Recording points
more frequently creates a more- faster.
Customizing the Main
MenuYou can put frequently-used Main menu.
To change the order of
applications on the Main menu:1. Touch Setup > Main Menu.
2. Touch the application you want tomove.
3. Touch Move Up or Move Down.
Routing SetupTouch Setup > Routing.
Guidance Method —select aguidance method for calculating yourroute
Off Road —calculates point-to-
point routes.On Road For Time —calculateson-road routes that requireminimal time to drive.
On Road For Distance —
calculates on-road routes that areshorter in distance.
Calculate Routes for —select atransportation method to optimizeyour routes for.
Lock On Road —lock the currentlocation marker on the nearest road,compensating for variances in map position accuracy (requires routablemaps).
•
•
•
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 37/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 29
Off Road Transitions —select atransition method for routing off
roads.Auto —automatically routes youto the next point.
Manual —allows you to selectthe next point on the route by
touching the point on the activeroute page.
Distance —routes you to the next point on the route when you are
your current point.Avoidance Setup —touch the roadtype you want to avoid.
Changing the Camera
Settings1. Touch Setup > Camera
2. Touch Photo Resolution.
•
•
•
3. Touch High, Normal, or Low tochange the resolution of yourpictures.
4. Touch Save Photos To to selectthe storage location.
Changing MarineSettingsTouch Setup > Marine.
Marine Colors —turn marine colorson or off.
Spot Soundings —turn spot
soundings that indicate depthlocations on or off.
Light Sectors —turn the sector inwhich a navigational light is visibleon or off. Selecting Auto causes
some light sectors to not be shownwhen the density of light sectors inan area is high.
Symbol Set —select the set of marinenavaid symbols.
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 38/56
30 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Marine Alarm Setup —turn marinealarms on or off.
Anchor Drag Alarm —set analarm to sound when you drift
Off course Alarm —set an alarm
distance off course.Deep Water —set an alarm tosound when you enter an area ofwater that is too deep.
Shallow Water —set an alarm
to sound when you enter an areathat is too shallow.
Changing Time SettingsTouch Setup > Time.
Time Format —select a 12-hour or24-hour format.
Time Zone —select the time zone foryour location.
•
•
•
•
Daylight Saving Time —selectYes to use Daylight Saving Time,
No to ignore it, or Automatic to automatically turn on and offDaylight Saving Time.
Changing Measurement
UnitsTouch Setup > Units.
Distance/Speed —select distance andspeed units.
Elevation (Vert. Speed) —selectelevation and vertical speed units.
Depth —select depth units in feet,fathoms, or meters for marine use.
Temperature —select water
temperature in degrees Celsius ordegrees Fahrenheit.
Pressure —select barometric pressure units in inches (Hg),millibars, or hectopascals.
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 39/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 31
Position FormatUse the default settings unless
you are using a map or chart that
To change the position format:Touch Setup > Position Format.
Modifying the CompassTouch Setup > Heading.
Display —select the type ofdirectional heading shown on thecompass:
Directional Letters —setsthe Compass page reading todirectional letters (N, S, E, W).
Numeric Degrees —sets the
Compass page reading to degrees(0°–359°).
Mils —sets the Compass pagereading to mils (0 mils–1000mils).
•
•
•
North Reference —select the northreference of the compass:
True —sets true north as theheading reference.
Magnetic —automatically setsthe magnetic declination for yourlocation.
Grid —sets grid north as theheading reference (0°).
User —allows you to set themagnetic variation value.
Go To Line/Pointer (depending onyour unit)—select Bearing to showthe Bearing Pointer, which indicatesthe direction to your destination.Touch Course to select the CoursePointer, which indicates your
relationship to a course line leadingto the destination ( page 11).
Compass —select Auto to switchfrom an electronic compass to a GPScompass when you are traveling
•
•
•
•
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 40/56
32 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time. Select Off to turn the
electronic compass off and use theGPS compass.
Calibrate —calibrate the compass( page 10).
Altimeter SetupTouch Setup > Altimeter.
Auto Calibration —allow thealtimeter to self-calibrate each timeyou turn the Oregon on.
Barometer Mode —select VariableElevation (used when moving)or Fixed Elevation (used whenstationary, allowing the altimeter tofunction as a standard barometer).
Pressure Trending —select whenthe pressure data is recorded. TouchSave Always to record pressure dataevery 15 minutes, even when theOregon is turned off. Touch Save
When Power On to record data onlywhen the Oregon is turned on. This
can be useful when you are watchingfor pressure fronts.
Plot Type —select the elevation plottype:
Elevation/Time —records
elevation changes over a periodof time.
Elevation/Distance —recordselevation changes over adistance.
Barometric Pressure —records barometric pressure over a periodof time.
Ambient Pressure —recordsambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
•
•
•
•
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 41/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 33
To manually calibrate thealtimeter:1. Go to a location where you know
the elevation or the barometricpressure.
2. Touch Setup > Altimeter > PressTo Begin Altimeter Calibration.
3. Touch Yes if you know the
elevation, touch No > Yes if youknow the barometric pressure.
4. Enter the elevation or barometricpressure, and then touch .
Pairing the OregonThe Oregon can be used with an
optional Garmin heart rate monitorto display your heart rate. It can also be used with an optional Garmincadence bike sensor to display your pedaling cadence. When connectedto the appropriate Garmin device, theheart rate and bike cadence values Map page, the Compass page, andthe trip computer.
Pairing is connecting your Oregonwith wireless sensors, such as aheart rate monitor or a cadence time, your Oregon automaticallyrecognizes the wireless sensor
whenever they are turned on andwithin range of each other.
Customizing the Oregon
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 42/56
34 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
To pair the Oregon with awireless sensor:1. Place the Oregon within 10 feet
(3 meters) of the wireless sensor(heart rate monitor or speed/cadence bike sensor).
2. Turn the wireless sensor on.
3. On the Main menu, touch Setup
> Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor .
4. Touch Search for new.
5. A “Connected” message appears.
NOTE: To prevent your Oregon
from communicating withwireless sensors, touch Setup >Fitness > Heart Rate Monitor (or Bike Cadence Sensor) > Off .
Reset1. Touch Setup > Reset.
2. Touch an item to reset it.
Viewing Your OregonInformationOn the Main menu, touch
Setup > About... to view the Oregonsoftware version, unit ID number,GPS software version, and legalinformation.
Appendix
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 43/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 35
Appendix
PhysicalSize: 4.5 in. H ! 2.3 in. W ! 1.4
in. D (114 ! 58 ! 36 mm)
Weight: 5.1 oz. (146 g) without batteries
191.4 g with batteries
Display: 3 in. diagonal (76 mm) backlit 65K color TFTdisplay (240 ! 400 pixels)
Case: Rugged plastic,waterproof to IPX7
Temperature Range: From -4°Fto 158°F (from -20 to
70°
C)**The temperature rating of the Oregonmay exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture athigh temperatures.
Power Source: Two AA batteries
(alkaline, NiMH,lithium, or precharged NiMH) alkaline notrecommended forOregon 550 and 550t
Battery Life: Up to 16 hours
AccuracyGPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical*
*Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposedSelective Availability (SA) Programwhen activated.
DGPS: from 10 to 16 ft. (from3 to 5 m) 95% typical(WAAS accuracy in North America)
Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1m/sec) steady state
Appendix
I f G i P i ( 5 d i
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 44/56
36 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Interfaces: Garmin Proprietaryserial, USB mass
storage device, NMEA0183
Data Storage Life: no memory batteryrequired
Map Storage: Internal ormicroSD Card
PerformanceReceiver: more than 12 channel
WAAS enabled/Highsensitivity
Acquisition Times: < 1 second(warm start)< 33 seconds (cold
start)< 36 seconds(autolocate)
Update Rate: 1/second,continuous
Compass: Accuracy: ± 2 degrees
(± 5 degrees in extreme Northern and Southern
latitudes)
*
Resolution: 1 degree
Altimeter: Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3m)*Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m)Range: from -2,000 ft.to 30,000 ft. (from -610to 9144 m)
*Subject to proper user calibration.
Using Demo ModeDemo mode turns the GPS receiveroff for use indoors or for practice.The unit does not track satellites inDemo mode.
CAUTION: Do not try tonavigate using Demo mode because the GPS receiver is turnedoff. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are only simulationsand do not represent the strength
of actual satellite signals.
Appendix
T t D M d t h S t I t lli i SD™
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 45/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 37
To turn Demo Mode on, touch Setup > System > GPS > Demo Mode.
Connecting Your Oregonto a Computer You can connect the Oregon to yourcomputer using the supplied USB
cable.
To connect your Oregon to yourcomputer:1. Lift the weather cap on the bottom
of the Oregon.
2. Insert the smaller connector onthe USB cable into the USB mini-B jack.
3. Connect the other end of thecable to a USB port on yourcomputer.
Installing a microSD™ Card
The Oregon microSD data card trayis located beneath the AA batteries.Purchase microSD cards from anelectronics supplier or purchase preloaded MapSource® detailed map
data cards from your Garmin dealer.Go tohttp://buy.garmin.com for compatiblemap products.
To install or remove a microSD
card:1. Lift the latch on the back of the
Oregon (page 2) and remove thebattery cover and the batteries.
2. Lift the metal cover.
3. Push the card into the microSDcard tray and close the metalcover.
Appendix
T f i T k
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 46/56
38 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
microSDcard tray
microSD
card
metal
cover
4. To remove the microSD card, lift
the metal cover and remove thecard from the microSD card tray.
5. Replace the batteries and thebattery cover.
In addition to map and data storage,
the microSD card can be used to cartridges, geocaches, routes,waypoints, and custom POIs.
Transferring Tracks,Routes, or Waypoints
Tracks, routes, and waypoints(including geocache sites) can betransferred between your Oregon andcomputer maps such as MapSourceor maps accessed on mapping Web
sites, such as Google™
Maps.To transfer tracks, routes,or waypoints to and fromMapSource:1. Connect the Oregon to the
computer with the USB cable.
2. Turn the Oregon on.
3. Open MapSource on yourcomputer.
4. Click Receive From Device... or Send To Device... on theMapSource Transfer menu.
Before transferring data to or froma Web site directly to the Oregon,install the Garmin Communicator plug-in from
Appendix
www garmin com/products
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 47/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 39
www.garmin.com/products /communicator .
Loading and DeletingFilesYou can use the Oregon as a USBmass storage device, and you can
purchase a separate microSD cardfor additional external memory.
NOTE: The Oregon is notcompatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not
compatible with Mac®
OS 10.3 orearlier.
microSD card:1. Remove the battery cover and
insert a microSD card (page 37).2. Connect the USB cable to the
Oregon and your computer.
the microSD card/volume.
or microSD card:1. Open the Garmin or SD card
drive/volume.
Delete key on your computerkeyboard.
CAUTION:
do not delete pre-programmed “.img”). It is not recoverable.
Optimizing Battery Life
Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. The best performanceis provided by lithium batteries, precharged (ready-to-use) NiMH batteries, and NiMH rechargeable batteries less than one year old witha capacity greater than 2500 mAh.
Appendix
Consider the following suggestions Restoring Factory
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 48/56
40 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Consider the following suggestionsto maximize battery life:
Do not adjust the backlight morethan is necessary ( page 3). Usinga backlight level above 50% ofmaximum level for a prolonged
decrease battery life.Select a shorter backlight timeout( page 26).
Turn tones off if not needed( page 25).Turn electronic
compass off if not needed( page 31).
If you plan on using the Oregonextensively in your automobile,consider purchasing a vehicle power cable (http://buy.garmin.com).
•
•
•
•
Restoring FactoryDefault Settings
You can restore your Oregon to theoriginal factory settings. Changesyou have made using Setup arerestored to the default settings.
To restore factory settings, touch
Setup > Reset > Restore Defaultsto Factory Settings > Yes.
Appendix
Attaching the Carabiner To remove the carabiner clip lift
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 49/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 41
Attaching the Carabiner A carabiner with a clip comes with
the Oregon 300 and 400 series unitsand is optional with 200 series units.
1. Position the carabiner clip in theslots on the mounting spine of theOregon.
Carabiner clip
Carabiner
Mounting spine
2. Slide the clip up until it locks inplace.
To remove the carabiner clip, liftthe bottom of the clip and slide thecarabiner clip off the mounting spine.
Calibrating theTouchscreenThe Oregon screen does not
normally require calibration.However, if the buttons do not seemto be responding properly, use thefollowing process.
To calibrate the touchscreen:
1. While the unit is turned off, pressand hold the Power key forapproximately 30 seconds.
2. Follow the instructions on thescreen until “Calibration iscomplete” is displayed.
Appendix
Software License disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 50/56
42 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
Software LicenseAgreement
BY USING THE OREGON, YOUAGREE TO BE BOUND BY THETERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEFOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSEAGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THISAGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license touse the software embedded in this device(the “Software”) in binary executableform in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, andintellectual property rights in and to the
Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Softwareis the property of Garmin and is protected under the United Statesof America copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. Youfurther acknowledge that the structure,organization, and code of the Softwareare valuable trade secrets of Garminand that the Software in source codeform remains a valuable trade secret of
Garmin. You agree not to decompile,
disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,reverse engineer, or reduce to humanreadable form the Software or any part
thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not toexport or re-export the Software to anycountry in violation of the export controllaws of the United States of America.
Declaration ofConformity (DoC)Hereby, Garmin, declares that thisOregon is in compliance with theessential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive1999/5/EC.
To view the full Declaration ofConformity, see the Garmin Web sitefor your Garmin product: www.garmin.com
Index
Index timeout 26 daylight saving time 30
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 51/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 43
Index
Symbols3D view 23
A
accessories ii
active route 15
advanced map setup 27alarms, marine 30
altimeter
calibration 33
setup 32
ambient pressure 32
area
calculation 20
automotive mode 26
auto zoom 27
avoidance setup 29
B background
dashboard 22
screen 26
backlight 3
barometer mode 32
battery 2
optimal battery type
39
bearing 31
C
cadence sensor 33
calibration
altimeter 33
compass 10
camera 19
carabiner 41
Communicator Garmin 23
compass
calibration 10
north reference 31
course 31
D
changing 8, 12,
18, 27
show or hide 8
y g g
default settings 40
demo mode 36
directional letters 31
E
edit
routes 14
elevation
32
elevation/distance 32
elevation/time 32
elevation plot 17
customizing 32
F
factory settings 40
33
32
G
Garmin serial 25
Garmin spanner 25
geocaches 23
GPS setting 25
grid north 31
Index
guidance method 28 N trending 32
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 52/56
44 Oregon Series Owner’s Manual
g
H
heart rate monitor 33, 34
I
images
viewing 20
interface 25
L
language 25
light sectors 29
lock on road 28
lock screen 3
M
magnetic north 31
map information 7
map setup 26
marine 29
mark waypoint 4microSD card
image viewer 20
installing 37
39
mils 31
navigation 5
stop 7
NMEA in/out 25
north reference, compass
31
north up 26
numeric degrees 31
O
off road 28
off road transitions 29
on road for distance 28
on road for time 28
orientation, map 26
P
Photo Viewer 19
pictures 19
plot type 32
POI 5 points of interest 5
position format 31
pressure
ambient 32
barometric 32
g
unit of measurement
30
24
R
5
record method, tracks 27
registering the Oregon i
routes
calculate 28
edit 14
setup 28
view 15
S
satellite signals 3
SD card 37
sensors 34
serial, Garmin 25
serial number iishare wirelessly 18
spanner, Garmin 25
spot soundings 29
stop navigating 7
stopwatch 21
Index
T Z
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 53/56
Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 45
text out 25
text size, maps 27
timeout, backlight 26
time zone 30
tones 25
tracks
recording 27
setup 27track up 26
trip computer 22
true north 31
U
unlock screen 3
V
variable elevation 32
W
WAAS 25
waypoints
creating 4
Wherigo 23
wireless sharing 18
zoom 27
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 54/56
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 55/56
8/14/2019 Garmin Oregon Manual
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/garmin-oregon-manual 56/56
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of
your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK
Garmin CorporationNo. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
www.garmin.com
Part Number 190-01070-00 Rev. B